How many solar panels are installed in Latvia?

As of June 2023, the number of solar panels installed by the Latvian population and connected to AS "Sadales tīkls" reached 15,000 units, and their total capacity exceeded 120 MW - about 15% of the total electricity consumption in Latvia on a sunny day. Solar panels have a lifespan of more than 25 years.

Will there be a solar panel Park in Latvia?

Work has already begun on the assembly of the panel structure to prepare for the laying of the panels," Bērziņš said. Merito, which is the owner of Kalkūnes SES, will have eight such solar panel parks in Latvia, said Māris Plūme, board member of the fund's cooperation partner, the company "Saules Energy" (Solar Energy).

How long do solar panels last in Latvia?

Solar panels require almost no maintenance during their lifetime. In addition, rain cleans the surface of the panels well. The payback period for correctly adapting to the consumption of solar panels is 4-7 years. Why are more and more people in Latvia installing solar panels and inverters?

How much sunlight does Latvia receive a year?

In our climate, one square meter of surface receives an average of 1200 kWh per year from the sun. The duration of direct sunlight in Latvia exceeds 1800 hours. The new type of solar panels produces energy with the so-called scattered radiation, which exists around us for 4000 hours.

How much electricity will the Daugavpils solar power plant produce?

Annually, the solar power plant will produce 13,500 megawatt-hours of electricity, which will be enough to fully supply at least 6,500 households in the Daugavpils area. "We are located in Kalkūne parish, we will start work here, we will build a solar panel park.